The Yellowhammer State's June home sales reportedly turned around a nine month decline after 6,577 homes were sold last month the Alabama Association of Realtors announced last week. The number of homes sold represents a 1.9% month-over-month increase. "This recent increase in sales may indicate that buyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and are continuing to pursue homeownership,”

The Cullman Police Department arrested three men for the alleged beating of an 18-year-old man at Rock the South last weekend. In a news conference today, Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta announced that William Joseph Vinson Jr., 20, of Harvest; Zachary Scott Taylor, 21, of Athens; and Chance Marcus Alan Starling, 20, of Toney; have […]

If you're an amateur photographer with a passion for Alabama's outdoors, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)may have a contest just for you. The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, set to open on August 1, is made possible through a partnership between the ADCNR and the Alabama Department of Tourism.

Following a trend of sold out events, the ALGOP announced Wednesday that its annual Summer dinner which will feature President Donald J. Trump is on track to join that same category. "The response we've received since we announced President Trump as our keynote speaker has been overwhelming. '

Construction Forms, Inc. (CFI), a portfolio company of H.I.G Capital, has acquired Birmingham based corporation Tricon Wear Solutions, the company announced Monday. Tricon is a leading manufacturer of abrasion, wear-resistant products, specializing in highly engineered steel plates and other fabricated products.

In her latest effort to help Alabama "reach its full potential", Senator Katie Britt has helped to advance two bills out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations which will provide close to $112 million in funding for both transportation and water infrastructure projects throughout the state.

National Hire a Veteran Day is set to take place on July 25th this year. The initiative, started by the non profit organization Still Serving Veterans, aims to assist veterans in finding jobs, while also promoting their ability to positively impact their place of unemployment.

The fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop ,hosted by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), is set to take place from October 6-8 at the 4-H Center near Columbiana.

The wait is over. Bama star Bryce Young has finally signed his rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers. Young is reportedly set to make as much as $37.95 million from his new contract, with $24.6 million coming as a signing bonus.

Representative Barry Moore cited the current presidential administration's "disastrous immigration policies" when he voted in favor of the Schools Not Shelters Act Thursday.

The Escambia County Public Fishing Lake will remain closed for draining and restocking for the next two years, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday. During the closure, the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is planning to restock the lake with sport fish species, including largemouth bass.

Calling it a "critical time" to donate blood, Yellowhammer News' Scott Chambers gave more information on a blood drive that is set to take place today." As summer can be a critical time for blood supplies across the Yellowhammer State, One YHN Radio Network affiliate is helping raise awareness about blood donation," said Chambers.

At a recent Senate Ag hearing, led by Senator Tommy Tuberville, AWRA Director Rob White testified about some ways to improve and modernize the funding and technical assistance programs within the USDA Water and Environmental Programs Division.

Senator Tommy Tuberville reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining the holds he has placed on high ranking military positions Thursday. On the Senate floor, Tuberville spoke about a less than productive Senate Armed Services Committee briefing centered around the holds that Pentagon officials took part in.

Montgomery is set to gain a "world class fiber network" which is expected to grow the city's technological relevance within the state of Alabama. The company providing the new fiber network, C-Spire, has already made nearly 2,000 homes and more than 400 businesses in the Montgomery area fiber accessible.

According to the National Children’s Alliance, more than 600,000 children are abused in the U.S. every year. Recent national data also shows that an estimated 1,750 children died from abuse and neglect in 2020 alone. U.S. Senator Katie Britt is working hard to change those numbers.

Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke about a briefing he attended Wednesday relating to holds and abortion policy within the U.S. military. "We had a briefing this morning with the Armed Services Committee with the people who actually put this (military abortion policy) together for the White House and the Pentagon," said Tuberville. "We're talking lawyers, were talking about assistant secretaries, and people that are involved with the White House."

The City of Mobile announced Tuesday on Facebook that it has officially become the second largest city in the state of Alabama. The news follows a vote conducted in unincorporated West Mobile, that allowed citizens in the area to decide if they were in favor of officially becoming a part of the city.

The Anniston Army Depot in Calhoun County has now been classified as a Depot Source of Repair for the Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower program and Booker Combat Vehicle Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) announced Tuesday.

Since its first year in 2012, Pepsi's Rock the South country music festival has been a huge economic stimulus for the Cullman area and this year's festival is set to possibly be the largest yet. The festival has hosted some of the biggest names in country music.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has announced that it will be taking part in the nationwide 10th Annual America's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. The competition, put on by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), pits highway patrols and state police organizations against one another for the coveted prize of "Best Looking Cruiser."

When veterans Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh were taken prisoner by Russian forces near the northern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv they didn't know if they would see their home state of Alabama ever again.

Senator Katie Britt has become a major voice regarding severe weather detection, especially when it relates to Alabama. In new legislation that she has helped to pass, there is a provision that gives millions in funding to a major weather installation network that provides invaluable weather forecasts for the Southwestern region of the state.

Beginning August 1st, four newly redesigned license plates will be available throughout the state of Alabama. The new license plates will represent four Alabama universities. Those universities include: Samford University, the University of Montevallo, the University of North Alabama, and University of West Alabama.